Candy hearts, red roses and stuffed bears have become the commercial symbols of Valentine’s Day. If you really want to show someone you are interested in them, invest your time and money in something they will really appreciate – a great date.

Since CMU Program Board announced they are bringing Jesse McCartney to CMU for their spring concert, students have been buzzing with excitement and questions. While some students are excited to hear music from their tween years, others are left asking, "why him?" Some are saying they did not realize he was still alive. McCartney is certainly alive, and there’s much more to him than just his “beautiful soul.” Here are five things you probably didn’t know about McCartney.

Although beer pong, flip cup and “Cards Against Humanity” are often dubbed classic party games, these activities played weekend after weekend can get a little boring. Spice up your night with your crew by trying some of the new and exciting party games listed below.

When planning a night out on the town, most college students turn to the bars or seek out the nearest party, often looking over seeing a movie. Going to the movies can be pricey for college students, but Mount Pleasant's Celebration Cinema offers $6 movie tickets on Tuesdays and discounts on food and beverages.

You finally have a little time to yourself. Whether you’re looking to get away with family, friends or that special friend of yours, cruising around the Mitten is a great way to bond with others and let out your adventurous side.

Winter Break is finally here – a glorious three-week period filled with holiday fun and no academic responsibilities. After your first few days of relaxing, eating and catching up on your sleep, you are bound to get bored.

Every college student looks forward to going home for break. There are homemade meals, no classes or homework. Winter Break should be a relaxing time before you return to Mount Pleasant for Spring classes.

The coming of a new year sparks celebration around the world. It's important to look back on everything the year has given us when the festivities die down. Instead of trying to cover all of 2017 (and boy is there a lot), I'm going to stick to my favorite, music! Here are some of the best albums released in 2017.

It’s a week night and you’re sitting in your room. You’ve finished all of your homework and your stomach starts to growl. You ask your roommates if they want to go get food but they all say they’re broke. Unfortunately, so are you. However, there are a few tricks to make eating out affordable…

Don’t get me wrong, socks and hand-knitted sweaters from Grandma are great, but how about the things us poor college kids actually need and can benefit from? For some reason our relatives tend to think that the older we get the less gifts we need. Oh, quite the contrary.

The holiday season means loads of festive fun. For most of us, this also means there will be a variety of holiday treats in our kitchens. After all, would it really be the holiday season without mom’s homemade Christmas cookies or grandma’s famous fudge?